13 May 1981(1981-05-13) (aged 89) Kungsängen, Sweden
Allegiance
Sweden
Service/branch
Swedish Army
Years of service
1912–1957
Rank
Lieutenant General
Commands held
Gotland Artillery Corps
Svea Artillery Regiment
Boden Fortress
IV Military District
Commandant General in Stockholm
Relations
Wilhelm Dyrssen (father) Lizinka af Uggla (mother) Magnus Dyrssen (brother)
Gustaf Dyrssen
Dyrssen at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium
Medal record
Representing Sweden
Modern pentathlon
Olympic Games
1920 Antwerp
Modern pentathlon
1924 Paris
Modern pentathlon
Fencing
Olympic Games
1936 Berlin
Team épée
Lieutenant General Gustaf Peder Wilhelm Dyrssen (24 November 1891 – 13 May 1981) was a Swedish Army officer and Olympic modern pentathlete.[1] Dyrssen had an extensive and distinguished military career, starting as a second lieutenant in the Svea Artillery Regiment in 1912. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, serving in various capacities, including as a captain in the General Staff and as the commander of the Svea Artillery Regiment. His career highlights include being appointed major in 1934, major general in 1944, and eventually serving as the military commander of the IV Military District and the Commandant General in Stockholm from 1945 to 1957. Dyrssen retired from the Army in 1957 but continued as lieutenant general in the reserve.
Beyond his military achievements, Dyrssen was a successful athlete. He excelled in the modern pentathlon, winning a gold medal in 1920 and a silver medal in 1924 at the Summer Olympics. Additionally, he earned medals in épée at the world championships and national titles in various years. Dyrssen's sports involvement extended to administration, where he held prominent positions such as president of the Swedish Fencing Federation, president of the International Modern Pentathlon Union, and a member of the International Olympic Committee.
In addition to his military and athletic pursuits, Dyrssen was actively involved in various committees and organizations, including chairing the Railway Preparedness Investigation and the Inter-Scandinavian Transit Committee. He also served on the Swedish Olympic Committee and held leadership roles in associations promoting sports and outdoor activities.
^"Gustaf Dyrssen". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
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